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Similarities & differences surrounding abortion; what connects us and what divides us?

I think it is grounding and humanizing to remember we all hold similar moral frameworks and that, despite drastically different view points, there are commonalities we all hold. Let's start with the similarities we hold in the area of exceptions. Pro life believes life matters above all else.. But within that community, they allow for exceptions as well and these exceptions vary as to what they are and who holds them. Rape Incest Medical need of the mother Medical issues with the fetus There is of course those that believe there are no exceptions no matter the reason. Pro choice believes life matters as well, but allows for additional exceptions. These exceptions vary as well as to what they are and who holds them. Psychological harm Financial hardships Timing errors And here as well, there are people who believe that all exceptions should be allowed no matter the reason. In some ways, the different exceptions could actually fall under simila